Munir Said Thalib

Munir Said Thalib (December 8, 1965 Malang, East Java – September 7, 2004), affectionately known simply as 'Munir', was one of Indonesia's most famous human rights and anti-corruption activist. The founder of the Kontras human rights organisation and laureate of the 2002 Right Livelihood Award, Munir was assassinated in 2004 while travelling to Utrecht University to pursue a Master's degree in international law and human rights. His wife Suciwati... more

Date of birth:

  • Dec 8, 1965

Date of death:

  • Sep 7, 2004 (age 38 years)

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